If you have multiple computers to get on the 'Net, do yourself a favor and buy a hardware router. I use the SMC Barricade 7004ABR, which can definitely be configured to share a dial-up modem connection. (You have to attach a serial port modem, no USB.) Be sure the router has good Mac support, especially that it can be configured via a web browser and that you can update the firmware from your computer. Some routers use Windows-only apps to update the firmware. SMC is platform-independent. Information on the Barricade 7400ABR:
<http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?action=products_show_description&productCode=SMC7004ABR> BTW, I managed to snag my Barricade for $40 from Amazon.com using several coupons and rebates. Keep an eye on <http://www.dealmac.com> for good bargains. For comparative purposes, here's a good recent review of several different brands of inexpensive routers: <http://www.nwfusion.com/techinsider/1022broadband/rev.html> HTH, Dan > >Price on the Asante is around $100-130 I think. I don't know about >others. I've not seen any USB. I doubt they would make them, too >much work for too little gain. -- MacNetwork is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... XRouter Pro | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Only $199 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH130.html> Now shipping! Farallon Wireless SkyLINE PCI Card for Mac Desktops! <http://www.farallon.com/le/skyline/pci/index.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> MacNetwork list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/macnet.html> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/macnetwork%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
